Vatican News
Pope continues reorganization of Curia--appoints Argentinean and Italian
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Argentinean Archbishop Leonardo Sandri as new Prefect of the Congregation for Oriental Churches, and appointed Archbishop... Read more
Historic meeting between President Bush and Pope Benedict covers wide range
This morning President George W. Bush was received in an audience by Pope Benedict XVI for the first time. The... Read more
Caritas appoints first woman as Secretary General
Members of Caritas International have chosen a new Secretary General and made history in the process. The new Secretary General... Read more
Caritas Internationalis meets with Holy Father
At noon today the Pope spoke to Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 150 aid organizations, about the Christian... Read more
Pope Benedict--Jesus' Incarnation and Presence in the Eucharist confounds the wisdom of men
Christ’s incarnation and presence in the Eucharist “puts into crisis the wisdom of men”. So the Pope spoke this past... Read more
Pius XII, victim of black legend, says Cardinal Bertone
During a presentation of a new biography on Pope Pius XII, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said the... Read more
Vatican to use solar power for electricity
In an effort to be more environmental, the Vatican has decided that it will begin to use solar energy in... Read more
Cardinal Sandoval: promoters of abortion are “children of darkness”
The archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez, said he would continue to call those who promote the crime of... Read more
Deranged German man tries to get into Pope's car
The spokesman for the Pope, Fr. Fredrico Lombardi, dismissed any intention of an attack on the Holy Father by a... Read more
Benedict XVI--Christians are always and everywhere members of one Body
Continuing his catechesis on the connection between Jesus and the Church, the Holy Father spoke today on St. Cyprian, "the... Read more
Benedict issues challenge to leaders at the G8 Summit
Today marks the start of the G8 summit that is being held in Heiligendamm, Germany. At the end of the... Read more
President of Mexico meets with Pope, renews invitation to visit
This morning the Pope received Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, the president of Mexico in an audience. He also met with the... Read more
Cardinal Bertone shows original letter containing third secret of Fatima on TV
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, showed the original letter from Sister Lucia containing the third secret of Fatima,... Read more
Cardinal Bertone announces Latin Mass to be universally authorized “soon”
In an interview published this Sunday by the Italian Catholic daily “Avvenire”, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone,... Read more
Pope Canonizes first saint from Malta and three others
On Holy Trinity Sunday, thousands of pilgrims and faithful came to St. Peter's Square for the canonization of four new... Read more
Vatican official positive about Turkey joining EU
The Vatican is in favor of Turkey joining the EU, said Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on Wednesday in... Read more
Benedict receives ambassadors, explains proper role of religion in society
Five more ambassadors were received by the Holy See today. In receiving the new representatives, Benedict XVI took the opportunity... Read more
Pope visits Vatican City's administrative headquarters
Yesterday afternoon Benedict XVI visited the Palace of the Governorate, which houses various offices responsible for the administration and governance... Read more
Pope Benedict appoints Canadian as coadjutor Archbishop of Vancouver
This morning the Vatican made public the appointment of Archbishop Michael Miller by Pope Benedict XVI to be the coadjutor... Read more
Holy See announces diplomatic ties with United Arab Emirates
The Holy See and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of diplomatic relations today. The creation of a... Read more
